The Great Escape
By Katie Staples
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Episodes: 76
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Hey, explorers! My name is Katie Staples and I am an adventure enthusiast. I’m going to share my travel stories, tips, and tricks for exploring and creating unforgettable experiences and memories. If you are just looking to get out more, you’re craving a crazy getaway, or you’re an experienced nomad living in your sprinter van, this is the podcast for you.
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Best Time to Visit Grand Canyon National Park | Seasons, Crowds, Weather & Hiking Tips
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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Grand Canyon Hiking Guide: Trails, Safety, Phantom Ranch & Hiking Below the Rim
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Grand Canyon Rescues: Why Visitors Need Saving & Common Hiking Mistakes
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May 21, 2026 |
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Grand Canyon National Park: Know Before You Go
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May 15, 2026 |
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The Zion Most People Skip: East Zion, Kolob Terrace & Kolob Canyons
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May 07, 2026 |
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Best Hikes in Zion National Park (And Which One Is Right for You)
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Where to Stay in Zion National Park: Best Areas, Campgrounds & Hotels
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Best Time to Visit Zion National Park (+ Avoid Crowds & Seasonal Tips)
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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3 Day Zion National Park Itinerary: Exactly What to Do
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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10 Zion Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Trip (And How to Avoid Them)
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Zion National Park Shuttle System Explained (Routes, Stops & Tips)
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Zion National Park: First-Time Visitor Guide (Hikes, Shuttle, Permits & Tips)
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Angel’s Landing: Permit, Danger & Tips for Hiking Zion’s Most Famous Trail
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Hiking The Narrows in Zion: What to Know About Water Levels, Permits & Safety
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Which National Park Should You Visit First? (6 Beginner-Friendly Picks)
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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How to Plan a National Park Trip (Beginner’s Guide + Tips)
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Camping Must-Haves for Beginners (ep 59)
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Ep 58: Yellowstone National Park Ultimate Guide
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Ep 57: The Time Aruba was Canceled (feat. Kristen)
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Ep 56: Come With Me to Everglades and Biscayne
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Ep 55: Great Sand Dunes National Park
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Ep 54: Travel in 2026 Without Going Broke
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Ep 53: Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Ep 52: Misogi Challenge
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Ep 51: Top 5 Destinations for New Years Eve
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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Ep 49: Christkindlmarkts Around the World
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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Ep 50: Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Ep 48: Grand Teton National Park
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Ep 47: National Park Fun Facts Part 3
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Ep 46: What to Pack for a Day Hike
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Ep 45: India Part 2 (Dharamshala) w/ Brad
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Ep 44: Utah's 5 National Parks
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Ep 43: India Part 1 (Delhi) w/ Brad Felker
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Ep 42: 3 Days in San Antonio
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Ep 41: Hiking Angels Landing
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Ep 40: National Park Fun Facts Part 2
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Ep 39: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Ep 38: Alaskan Cruise w/ Cinda Reeves
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Ep 37: Best Hikes in Acadia National Park
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Ep 36: Camping in National Parks
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Ep 35: Climbing Mount Whitney
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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Ep 34: Sequoia National Park
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Ep 33: National Parks Fun Facts Part 1
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Ep 32: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Ep 31: Israel Adventures w/ Noah Hershman
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Ep 30: Leave No Trace
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May 09, 2025 |
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Ep 29: Thailand Tribulations w/ Marki Mason
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May 02, 2025 |
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Ep 28: How to Plan a Road Trip
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Ep 27: Mammoth Cave National Park
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Ep 26: How to Spend 2 Days in Seattle
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Ep 25: Family Road Trips w/ Abe Shreve - Part 2
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Ep 24: Family Road Trips in the Van w/ Abe Shreve
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Ep 23: Haleakalā National Park
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Ep 22: National Parks for Each Season
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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Ep 21: Top 10 Camping Gear for 2025
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Ep 20: Capitol Reef National Park
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Ep 19: Own Your Badass in 2025
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Ep 18: RVing 101
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Ep 17: Acadia National Park
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Ep 16: Ireland & Scotland (w/ Kevin & Kara)
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Ep 15: Solo Travel
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Ep 14: Biking from Boston to Key West w/ Jon McLeod
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Ep 13: Hot Springs National Park
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Ep 12: Hiking Must-Haves
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Ep 11: Joshua Tree National Park
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Ep 10: Surviving a Redeye Flight
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Ep 9: Arches National Park
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Ep 8: 20 Campfire Recipes
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Ep 7: Working at The Belize Zoo
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Ep 6: Solo Backpacking the Appalachian Trail w/ Katelin Baker
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Ep 5: Traveling with Pets
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Ep 4: White Sands National Park & Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Ep 3: 12 Camping Mistakes to Avoid
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Ep 2: Zion National Park
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Ep 1: Adventuring on a Budget
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Ep 0: The Great Escape
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May 28, 2024 |